Auxiliary Input Terminal for Mobile Data Entry
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Solution Overview
Problem
The small screen size of mobile terminals limits the efficiency of information input, as conventional virtual keyboards are not conducive to quick and accurate data entry.
Innovation Solution
Establishing a network connection between a main input terminal and a relay device, allowing information to be input on an auxiliary terminal and automatically transferred to the main terminal, thereby overcoming the limitations of small screen size and input methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a virtual keyboard is displayed on the mobile terminal screen, then the terminal can accept information input, but the small screen size limits the keyboard size and reduces input efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the input interface from the two-dimensional mobile terminal screen to a three-dimensional spatial arrangement by introducing an auxiliary input terminal (such as a remote control or external keyboard) that connects to the main terminal. This allows the input interface to exist in an extended spatial dimension, providing a full-size keyboard layout without being constrained by the mobile device's small screen area.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an auxiliary input terminal as an intermediary device between the user and the main input terminal. This intermediary provides the physical keyboard interface while maintaining wireless or wired connection to the main terminal, allowing input actions performed on the auxiliary device to be transmitted to and processed by the main terminal.
2Volume of moving object
If the screen size of the mobile terminal is small, then the device remains portable, but the input efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The solution separates the input interface from the display terminal by introducing an auxiliary input terminal that can be positioned in an extended spatial arrangement. This allows the keyboard to have a larger physical footprint independent of the mobile terminal's compact form factor, enabling faster input without increasing the portable device's volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the input system into two separate components: the main input terminal (mobile device) that maintains its small portable size, and an auxiliary input terminal (external keyboard or remote) that provides expanded input capabilities. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the main terminal remains compact while the auxiliary terminal provides full-size input efficiency.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a method and device for inputting information, which belong to computer application technologies. The method includes: establishing (201) a network connection with a relay device; obtaining (202) from the relay device to-be-input information, wherein the to-be-input information is input into an auxiliary input terminal and is sent from the auxiliary input terminal to the relay device; and adding (203) the to-be-input information to an input position in a main input terminal.